Profiles of some of the key staff who work behind the scenes at Turf Moor
Chief Executive - Lee Hoos
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Financial Controller - Ken Stout
Ken began work for Burnley FC in September 2005. Prior to arriving at Turf Moor, Ken worked as a financial controller/director at local companies such as Gulf, Simon Jersey and AMS.
Catering Manager - Chris Gibson
Chris, who joined the club in April 2001 from the Devonshire Pub Company, is now in charge of all catering operations. In close conjunction with the commercial department, Chris helps to arrange the many varied events that are staged at Turf Moor throughout the year.
Stadium Manager - Doug Metcalfe
Doug was appointed in December 2005 and is responsible for administering and developing the club's facilities, ensuring the smooth and safe day to day operation of the Turf Moor Stadium and Gawthorpe Training Ground and working closely with Ground Safety Officer, Alex Wood, on match days.
Prior to arriving at the club, he held similar roles in both engineering and the construction industry. Originally from Kendal, Doug studied and graduated at the University of Northumbria in 1993 with a degree in Building Management and worked as an Assistant Building Surveyor in Newcastle upon Tyne and, following a move to Lancashire in 1996, he progressed to the role of Service Manager within a local engineering company.Following his appointment at Burnley FC, he has studied for and successfully attained a NEBOSH award, an accreditation in Occupational Health and Safety.
Director of Commercial Affairs - Anthony Fairclough
Anthony rejoined the club as Director of Commercial Affairs in September 2008.
Mr Fairclough, who left Turf Moor in July 2006 to become Chief Executive of Wrexham Football Club, said: "I am sorry to be leaving Wrexham, but excited to be returning to Burnley where I enjoyed seven wonderful years as Commercial Manager.
"The club is going through an exciting time on and off the pitch and I don't think there could be a better time to be back.
"It's a great honour and wonderful that the club feel I can do a job in terms of what I feel I achieved before.
"Everything is on the rise and it's exciting times for Burnley and I really want to be a part of it."
Mr Fairclough added: "A business friend heard the news and texted to say 'welcome back. I've got a feeling this s going to cost me!'
My comment back was: "I expect to see your logo all over the stadium!"
Safety Officer - Alex Wood
Alex, a former senior police officer from the Lancashire Constabulary and Football Match Commander, was also a public order specialist and is in charge of all safety at the club on match days. He keeps an eye on the spectators from the control room at every game and deals with all safety incidents within the ground, working closely with the police match commander. Alex also makes sure that Turf moor is a safe environment for spectators. He is also in charge of all stewards on duty. Alex previously held a similar position at Preston North End.
Media Manager - Darren Bentley
Qualified journalist Darren arrived at Burnley Football Club in May 2006, following a three-year spell as Burnley FC Sports Writer with the Lancashire Telegraph newspaper. Previously, he worked as a freelance sports reporter, supplying work to national newspapers, Reuters UK and Sky Sports News. Darren's appointment followed a restructuring of the media department, which is now the first point of contact for all football and media-related enquiries. The media department is also responsible for updating the official website, issuing all press releases, organising player and staff appearances and helping in marketing the club to the general public. The award-winning official matchday programme, Claret &You, which won the Best Matchday Programme Award at the 2008 Football League Awards, is written and designed in-house by the department, with the grateful help of outside contributors.
Marketing Executive - Nick Taylor
Nick joined the club in January 2007 after 18 months as a manager in the retail sector. Nick attended Mansfield High School and Nelson & Colne College before heading off to Edgehill University, where he received his Marketing Management Bsc with Honours. Nick is responsible for the majority of marketing campaigns the club undertakes to increase exposure and attract new fans, as well as effecting the numerous campaigns set by the Football League during a season. He is also responsible for a large portion of the e-based advertising from the club.
Graphic Designer - Adam Riding
Adam's job, along with a second, part-time designer, is to design almost every document the club produces! He joined the club from The Burnley Express in February 2002 and was launched straight into the limelight, designing the club's season ticket brochure for the 2002/03 season - and every season since. A Burnley lad, Adam went to Habergham High School and honed his talents at Blackburn College.
Videographer - Nicola Wells
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